HILLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hillview Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Menlo Park City Elementary school district, located in Menlo Park, CA with about 959 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Hillview Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hillview Middle School, located in Menlo Park, California, serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Menlo Park City School District. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment while emphasizing a "whole child" approach, which balances challenging coursework with a robust elective program that includes visual and performing arts, STEM, and world languages.

Beyond the classroom, Hillview is known for its supportive and inclusive campus culture, which prioritizes social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school benefits from the active involvement of a dedicated parent community and maintains a close partnership with the local district to provide modern facilities and innovative teaching resources. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, Hillview aims to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility in its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Hillview Middle at (650) 326-4341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.